Hurricanes and heatwaves: stark signs of climate change ‘new normal’ – The Guardian
Article Synopsis – Scientists say 2017 is set to be the third warmest year on record in the US as they look back on a year littered with stark signals of climate change. According to NOAA, the year-to-date average temperature across the U.S. has been 2.6F above the 20th–century average. Besides just temperature, this year saw heavy rainfall, record low sea ice extent in the Arctic, wildfires, and an intense hurricane season. Ultimately, however, 2017 may well be remembered more for the political response (or lack thereof) to climate change. To read the actual article click here.